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Caspofungin interactions

Caspofungin (Cancidas), an antifungal has 34 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 1 major, 33 moderate, 0 minor, and 0 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.

Interactions from the label

Major interactions (1)

  • RifampinantibioticMajor

    …of anticoagulant Warfarin Decrease exposure Antifungals Fluconazole Decrease AUC by 23% Itraconazole Prevention or Management: Not recommended 2 weeks before and during itraconazole treatment Decrease exposure Ketoconazole Decrease exposure Caspofungin Prevention or Management: Refer to the caspofungin prescribing information for caspofungin dose adjustment. (Rifampin label, Drug interactions)

Moderate interactions (33)

  • AprepitantCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate

    Inducers of Hepatic CYP Enzymes Rifampin : Rifampin is a potent CYP3A4 inducer and concomitant administration with caspofungin acetate for injection is expected to reduce the plasma concentrations of caspofungin acetate for injection. (Caspofungin label, Drug interactions)

  • ArmodafinilCNS stimulantModerate

    Inducers of Hepatic CYP Enzymes Rifampin : Rifampin is a potent CYP3A4 inducer and concomitant administration with caspofungin acetate for injection is expected to reduce the plasma concentrations of caspofungin acetate for injection. (Caspofungin label, Drug interactions)

  • BosentanCYP3A4 inducerModerate

    Inducers of Hepatic CYP Enzymes Rifampin : Rifampin is a potent CYP3A4 inducer and concomitant administration with caspofungin acetate for injection is expected to reduce the plasma concentrations of caspofungin acetate for injection. (Caspofungin label, Drug interactions)

  • CarbamazepineanticonvulsantModerate

    …When Caspofungin acetate for Injection is co-administered to adult patients with other inducers of hepatic CYP enzymes, such as efavirenz, nevirapine, phenytoin, dexamethasone, or carbamazepine, administration of a daily dose of 70 mg of Caspofungin acetate for Injection should be considered [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.5 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3… (Caspofungin label, Drug interactions)

  • CenobamateanticonvulsantModerate

    Inducers of Hepatic CYP Enzymes Rifampin : Rifampin is a potent CYP3A4 inducer and concomitant administration with caspofungin acetate for injection is expected to reduce the plasma concentrations of caspofungin acetate for injection. (Caspofungin label, Drug interactions)

  • ClobazambenzodiazepineModerate

    Inducers of Hepatic CYP Enzymes Rifampin : Rifampin is a potent CYP3A4 inducer and concomitant administration with caspofungin acetate for injection is expected to reduce the plasma concentrations of caspofungin acetate for injection. (Caspofungin label, Drug interactions)

  • CyclosporineimmunosuppressantModerate

    • Elevated Liver Enzymes during Concomitant use with Cyclosporine: Limit use to patients for whom potential benefit outweighs potential risk. (Caspofungin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Deferasiroxiron supplementModerate

    Inducers of Hepatic CYP Enzymes Rifampin : Rifampin is a potent CYP3A4 inducer and concomitant administration with caspofungin acetate for injection is expected to reduce the plasma concentrations of caspofungin acetate for injection. (Caspofungin label, Drug interactions)

  • DexamethasonecorticosteroidModerate

    …Enzymes Adults : When Caspofungin acetate for Injection is co-administered to adult patients with other inducers of hepatic CYP enzymes, such as efavirenz, nevirapine, phenytoin, dexamethasone, or carbamazepine, administration of a daily dose of 70 mg of Caspofungin acetate for Injection should be considered [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.5 ) and Clinical… (Caspofungin label, Drug interactions)

  • EfavirenzantiretroviralModerate

    Other Inducers of Hepatic CYP Enzymes Adults : When Caspofungin acetate for Injection is co-administered to adult patients with other inducers of hepatic CYP enzymes, such as efavirenz, nevirapine, phenytoin, dexamethasone, or carbamazepine, administration of a daily dose of 70 mg of Caspofungin acetate for Injection should be considered [see Dosage and Administration… (Caspofungin label, Drug interactions)

  • Efavirenz, lamivudine, and tenofovirantiretroviralModerate

    Other Inducers of Hepatic CYP Enzymes Adults : When Caspofungin acetate for Injection is co-administered to adult patients with other inducers of hepatic CYP enzymes, such as efavirenz, nevirapine, phenytoin, dexamethasone, or carbamazepine, administration of a daily dose of 70 mg of Caspofungin acetate for Injection should be considered [see Dosage and Administration… (Caspofungin label, Drug interactions)

  • EslicarbazepineanticonvulsantModerate

    Inducers of Hepatic CYP Enzymes Rifampin : Rifampin is a potent CYP3A4 inducer and concomitant administration with caspofungin acetate for injection is expected to reduce the plasma concentrations of caspofungin acetate for injection. (Caspofungin label, Drug interactions)

  • EtravirineantiretroviralModerate

    Inducers of Hepatic CYP Enzymes Rifampin : Rifampin is a potent CYP3A4 inducer and concomitant administration with caspofungin acetate for injection is expected to reduce the plasma concentrations of caspofungin acetate for injection. (Caspofungin label, Drug interactions)

  • FosphenytoinanticonvulsantModerate

    Inducers of Hepatic CYP Enzymes Rifampin : Rifampin is a potent CYP3A4 inducer and concomitant administration with caspofungin acetate for injection is expected to reduce the plasma concentrations of caspofungin acetate for injection. (Caspofungin label, Drug interactions)

  • GriseofulvinantifungalModerate

    Inducers of Hepatic CYP Enzymes Rifampin : Rifampin is a potent CYP3A4 inducer and concomitant administration with caspofungin acetate for injection is expected to reduce the plasma concentrations of caspofungin acetate for injection. (Caspofungin label, Drug interactions)

  • Lopinavir and ritonavirantiretroviralModerate

    Inducers of Hepatic CYP Enzymes Rifampin : Rifampin is a potent CYP3A4 inducer and concomitant administration with caspofungin acetate for injection is expected to reduce the plasma concentrations of caspofungin acetate for injection. (Caspofungin label, Drug interactions)

  • LorlatinibCYP3A4 inducerModerate

    Inducers of Hepatic CYP Enzymes Rifampin : Rifampin is a potent CYP3A4 inducer and concomitant administration with caspofungin acetate for injection is expected to reduce the plasma concentrations of caspofungin acetate for injection. (Caspofungin label, Drug interactions)

  • MitapivatCYP3A4 inducerModerate

    Inducers of Hepatic CYP Enzymes Rifampin : Rifampin is a potent CYP3A4 inducer and concomitant administration with caspofungin acetate for injection is expected to reduce the plasma concentrations of caspofungin acetate for injection. (Caspofungin label, Drug interactions)

  • MitotaneCYP3A4 inducerModerate

    Inducers of Hepatic CYP Enzymes Rifampin : Rifampin is a potent CYP3A4 inducer and concomitant administration with caspofungin acetate for injection is expected to reduce the plasma concentrations of caspofungin acetate for injection. (Caspofungin label, Drug interactions)

  • ModafinilCNS stimulantModerate

    Inducers of Hepatic CYP Enzymes Rifampin : Rifampin is a potent CYP3A4 inducer and concomitant administration with caspofungin acetate for injection is expected to reduce the plasma concentrations of caspofungin acetate for injection. (Caspofungin label, Drug interactions)

  • Nafcillinpenicillin antibioticModerate

    Inducers of Hepatic CYP Enzymes Rifampin : Rifampin is a potent CYP3A4 inducer and concomitant administration with caspofungin acetate for injection is expected to reduce the plasma concentrations of caspofungin acetate for injection. (Caspofungin label, Drug interactions)

  • NevirapineantiretroviralModerate

    …Inducers of Hepatic CYP Enzymes Adults : When Caspofungin acetate for Injection is co-administered to adult patients with other inducers of hepatic CYP enzymes, such as efavirenz, nevirapine, phenytoin, dexamethasone, or carbamazepine, administration of a daily dose of 70 mg of Caspofungin acetate for Injection should be considered [see Dosage and Administration… (Caspofungin label, Drug interactions)

  • OxcarbazepineanticonvulsantModerate

    Inducers of Hepatic CYP Enzymes Rifampin : Rifampin is a potent CYP3A4 inducer and concomitant administration with caspofungin acetate for injection is expected to reduce the plasma concentrations of caspofungin acetate for injection. (Caspofungin label, Drug interactions)

  • PhenobarbitalbarbiturateModerate

    Inducers of Hepatic CYP Enzymes Rifampin : Rifampin is a potent CYP3A4 inducer and concomitant administration with caspofungin acetate for injection is expected to reduce the plasma concentrations of caspofungin acetate for injection. (Caspofungin label, Drug interactions)

  • Phentermine and topiramateCNS stimulantModerate

    Inducers of Hepatic CYP Enzymes Rifampin : Rifampin is a potent CYP3A4 inducer and concomitant administration with caspofungin acetate for injection is expected to reduce the plasma concentrations of caspofungin acetate for injection. (Caspofungin label, Drug interactions)

  • PhenytoinanticonvulsantModerate

    …Hepatic CYP Enzymes Adults : When Caspofungin acetate for Injection is co-administered to adult patients with other inducers of hepatic CYP enzymes, such as efavirenz, nevirapine, phenytoin, dexamethasone, or carbamazepine, administration of a daily dose of 70 mg of Caspofungin acetate for Injection should be considered [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.5 )… (Caspofungin label, Drug interactions)

  • PrimidoneanticonvulsantModerate

    Inducers of Hepatic CYP Enzymes Rifampin : Rifampin is a potent CYP3A4 inducer and concomitant administration with caspofungin acetate for injection is expected to reduce the plasma concentrations of caspofungin acetate for injection. (Caspofungin label, Drug interactions)

  • RifabutinantibioticModerate

    Inducers of Hepatic CYP Enzymes Rifampin : Rifampin is a potent CYP3A4 inducer and concomitant administration with caspofungin acetate for injection is expected to reduce the plasma concentrations of caspofungin acetate for injection. (Caspofungin label, Drug interactions)

  • RifapentineantibioticModerate

    Inducers of Hepatic CYP Enzymes Rifampin : Rifampin is a potent CYP3A4 inducer and concomitant administration with caspofungin acetate for injection is expected to reduce the plasma concentrations of caspofungin acetate for injection. (Caspofungin label, Drug interactions)

  • RitonavirantiretroviralModerate

    Inducers of Hepatic CYP Enzymes Rifampin : Rifampin is a potent CYP3A4 inducer and concomitant administration with caspofungin acetate for injection is expected to reduce the plasma concentrations of caspofungin acetate for injection. (Caspofungin label, Drug interactions)

  • SuzetrigineCYP3A4 inducerModerate

    Inducers of Hepatic CYP Enzymes Rifampin : Rifampin is a potent CYP3A4 inducer and concomitant administration with caspofungin acetate for injection is expected to reduce the plasma concentrations of caspofungin acetate for injection. (Caspofungin label, Drug interactions)

  • TacrolimusimmunosuppressantModerate

    Tacrolimus : For patients receiving Caspofungin acetate for Injection and tacrolimus, standard monitoring of tacrolimus trough whole blood concentrations and appropriate tacrolimus dosage adjustments are recommended. (Caspofungin label, Drug interactions)

  • TopiramateanticonvulsantModerate

    Inducers of Hepatic CYP Enzymes Rifampin : Rifampin is a potent CYP3A4 inducer and concomitant administration with caspofungin acetate for injection is expected to reduce the plasma concentrations of caspofungin acetate for injection. (Caspofungin label, Drug interactions)

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